Dr. Leslie Rabaut of Plum Health DPC is also an Artist

Dr. Leslie Rabaut, Physician and Artist

Some doctors have a creative streak and Dr. Leslie Rabaut has a fantastic talent for painting. She has been engaging in art and the fine arts since a young age, and she recently entered a painting competition via the Grosse Pointe News. Here’s her entry:

Artwork by Dr. Leslie Rabaut, entitled “Entranced by the Michigan Woods”

When asked about her broad color palette in her works, she says “My paintings are an expression of how beautiful nature can be if we are truly looking.” The art work is on display at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial at this time, from May 6th to June 3rd, 2 pm to 6:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

From her Facebook page:

Hey guys..so funny thing but I somehow found my way into the Grosse Pointe News art contest.

If you are a subscriber to the Grosse Pointe News, please show some love and throw me a vote! Apparently you can also sign up for a 1 week subscription and vote (how deep is our friendship? lol)

Vote online at :

www.grossepointenews.com/art/vote

Voting ends online This Saturday May 15th!

Dr. Leslie Rabaut is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan

Leslie Rabaut, DO, is a board certified family medicine physician in Detroit. She practices high quality care that is individualized to each patient. Her interests include functional medicine, preventative medicine, and integrative therapies that work with a patient’s natural physiology to encourage healing. She enjoys working with patients on lifestyle factors that impact health and disease, such as stress, sleep, physical activity, nutrition, and social relationships. She believes in working together with patients as a team to help them achieve their personal health goals. Dr. Rabaut is fluent in Spanish and English.

Dr. Leslie Rabaut is a board certified family medicine doctor in Detroit, Michigan. She works in Corktown at Plum Health DPC.

Thanks for reading and have a great day,

-Dr. Paul Thomas with Plum Health DPC

A Golden Apple in My Office

This week, I was taking care of a family of 6 in my office! There was a lot of joyful movement and one of the toddlers grabbed an item from its resting place- it's an Apple, a Golden Apple, that I keep on my shelf and it's a reminder of my mission, vision, and values. 

When I was in medical school at Wayne State University, I was awarded with the Golden Apple Student Award for having an understanding of the Art of Medicine as displayed by the care and understanding of patients. It was a tremendous honor, and it's something that I carry with me, as well as something that I want to give to my patients and reflect in my practice.

Often, my patients will ask me about the best course of action going forward, and sometimes the answer isn't always clear. You see, there's the science of medicine, the reproducible, empiric evidence with its best practices and treatment recommendations. These guidelines are important to know and important to follow in most cases. But, on the other side, is the Art of Medicine, and because every one is unique, an individual, with unique medical concerns, treatment choices aren't always clearly defined. 

When difficult choices need to be made, I often ask my patients which course of action they'd like to pursue. This may be a unique aspect to my practice, but I know that it's important to engage in shared decision-making with the people that I care for. When decisions are made together, we can be on the same page about treatment, compliance to the plan is higher, and people feel like they have more control over the condition and situation. 

Thanks so much for reading and have a wonderful day,

- Dr. Paul with Plum Health